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    Which Way, L.A.?

    No More Life Without Parole for Minors?

    The US Supreme Court ruled yesterday that life without parole for juveniles is unconstitutional—if they did not kill anyone. Four inmates in California fit the bill. At the same time, there’s an effort to extend the chance for parole in this state - even to juveniles who did kill.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    The US Supreme Court ruled yesterday that life without parole for juveniles is unconstitutional—if they did not kill anyone. Four inmates in California fit the bill. At the same time, there’s an effort to extend the chance for parole in this state - even to juveniles who did kill.

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    Juvenile Crime and Standards of Decency…
    1. 6:00LA Budget Back and Forth
    2. 12:00No More Life Without Parole for Minors?You’re reading this
    3. 25:00Homeboy Industries Face Financial Turmoil
    4. 30:00Endgame in Sight for Financial Reform
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Frances Anderton

      architecture critic and author

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      Andrea Brody

      Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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      Elizabeth Calvin

      Senior Advocate, Human Rights Watch

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      Grover Merritt

      Lead District Attorney, San Bernadino District Attorney's Office

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    The full episode

    2 of 4
    Juvenile Crime and Standards of Decency…
    1. 6:00LA Budget Back and Forth
    2. 12:00No More Life Without Parole for Minors?You’re reading this
    3. 25:00Homeboy Industries Face Financial Turmoil
    4. 30:00Endgame in Sight for Financial Reform
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